First inaugural Princess Beatrix lecture, by Élisabeth Guigou
On Friday 3 June 2022, former French Minister of European Affairs Élisabeth Guigou will be delivering the inaugural Princess Beatrix-lecture in Maastricht. The afternoon lecture will be attended by Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands.
The annual Princess Beatrix-lecture invites leading European personalities to reflect on the legacy of the Maastricht Treaty and its relevance for contemporary Europe. This year’s lecture will be held in the Sint Janskerk in Maastricht before an audience of ca. 300 invited guests.
About the speaker: Élisabeth Guigou
As French Minister of European Affairs, Élisabeth Guigou (1946) was closely involved in the negotiations that led to the Maastricht Treaty. At this time she also advised President François Mitterrand on France’s positioning in Europe. The lecture will discuss, among other things, the legacy of the Maastricht Treaty and the steps needed to meet today’s challenges through European cooperation. Following the lecture itself, there will be time for public discussion. Princess Beatrix will be in attendance and meet with various stakeholders afterwards.
The lecture is part of a series of events to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty. Organisers Studio Europa Maastricht, in collaboration with Maastricht University, the Province of Limburg and the City of Maastricht, launched the initiative in honour of Princess Beatrix’s involvement in the European integration process.
This event is organised by UM/Studio Europa Maastricht. For more information go to the website of Studio Europa Maastricht.
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